Pseudotachylite and Metapelite Definition

Definition of Pseudotachylite and Metapelite

The general Pseudotachylite and Metapelite definition can be stated as: Very fine grained fault rock which is composed of glassy matrix that often contains inclusions of wall-rock fragments.. On the other hand, Metapelite is an old and currently not widely used field geological term for a clay rich fine-grained clastic sediment or sedimentary rock, i.e. mud or a mudstone. Along with definition of Pseudotachylite and Metapelite, get to know about Properties of Pseudotachylite and Metapelite. Get to know more information about Pseudotachylite and Metapelite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Pseudotachylite and Metapelite

The history of Pseudotachylite and Metapelite gives information about where the rock was found and who was its discoverer. Almost each and every aspect of Earth's history is recorded in rocks be it the volcanoes which were erupted or the plants, animals and organisms which are now extinct, as rocks are present from millions of years.

Pseudotachylite and Metapelite Origin and Discoverer

Pseudotachylite and Metapelite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Pseudotachylite and Metapelite. In this section, you will know about Pseudotachylite and Metapelite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Pseudotachylite is USA whereas Origin of Metapelite is Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Pseudotachylite and Metapelite discoverer. The discoverer of Pseudotachylite and Metapelite are Unknown.

Etymology of Pseudotachylite and Metapelite

Along with Pseudotachylite and Metapelite definition, know more about the etymology of Pseudotachylite and Metapelite. Etymology of Pseudotachylite and Metapelite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Pseudotachylite and Formation of Metapelite. The etymology of Pseudotachylite is From pseudo- +‎ tachylite, a glassy rock generated by frictional heat within faults. while that of Metapelite is From pseudo- +‎ tachylite, a glassy rock generated by frictional heat within faults.. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Pseudotachylite and Metapelite belong to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Pseudotachylite and Metapelite are listed below.

For Pseudotachylite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Metapelite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock